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East Herkimer

New York · 787 residents · 1.193 sq mi
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East Herkimer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,657. Population has declined 5% since 2021. Median home value is $99,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
787
−5%vs 2021
vs 831 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
660 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 697 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
−1%vs 2021
vs 51.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
64269374579784820202024East Herkimer
2024659
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,657
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $76,875 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,071
−5%vs 2021
vs $32,655 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−13.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $103,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $750 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.0% in 2021
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+1%vs 2021
vs 1.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(809)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian1.8%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(750)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(40)
Diversity Score
5
−21%vs 2021
vs 6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 24.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.9% in 2021
Female
47.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.1% in 2021
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Herkimer, New York?

East Herkimer, New York has about 787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Herkimer, New York?

The typical household in East Herkimer, New York earns about $73,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Herkimer, New York expensive?

In East Herkimer, New York, the median home is worth about $99,400, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in East Herkimer, New York?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Herkimer, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Herkimer, New York?

About 18.6% of people in East Herkimer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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